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FOS Reform 2026: How the ‘Fair and Reasonable’ Test Is Changing, and What That Means for Your Right to Complain
Read more: FOS Reform 2026: How the ‘Fair and Reasonable’ Test Is Changing, and What That Means for Your Right to ComplainThe FCA and Treasury have proposed the most significant reform of the Financial Ombudsman Service in two decades. CP26/9 closed for consultation on 11 May 2026. What’s changing, when, and what consumers with live or future complaints should do now.
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Pension Inheritance Tax 2027: UK Estate Planning Guide
Read more: Pension Inheritance Tax 2027: UK Estate Planning GuideFrom 6 April 2027, unspent UK pension pots fall into the IHT estate. What’s changing, who’s hit hardest, and the 6 planning moves to consider before the 2027 deadline.
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ISA vs SIPP: The Complete 2026/27 UK Comparison Guide
Read more: ISA vs SIPP: The Complete 2026/27 UK Comparison GuideISA or SIPP for 2026/27? Higher dividend tax tilts the maths toward ISAs this year, and April 2027 will bring pensions inside the IHT estate. Compare tax relief, access rules and inheritance planning, with an interactive calculator.
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Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds (2026): Complete US & UK Guide for DIY Investors
Read more: Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds (2026): Complete US & UK Guide for DIY InvestorsShould you choose index funds or mutual / actively managed funds? This 2026 guide compares costs, platforms, and SPIVA performance data across both US and UK markets, with calculators in dollars and pounds, so DIY investors can pick the right approach for their accounts.
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